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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 5 years after the TL220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-30 matches up versus the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung TL220

 WG-30 TL220 
LaunchedOctober 2014August 2009More modern by 63 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Ricoh WG-30

 TL220 WG-30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung TL220

 WG-30 TL220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 vs the TL220.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and TL220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger WG-30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
offers touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung TL220
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $428 $90